Instructables: exploring - technology - nxthttp://www.instructables.com
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:48:51 PDTBLOX v1.01Fixing LEGO NXT Brick dead LCDhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-LEGO-NXT-Brick-dead-LCD/
Fixing LEGO NXT Brick dead LCD - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2014 02:15:35 PDTWii-NunChuck Controlled Mindstorms NXT Soccer Robothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-NunChuck-Controlled-Mindstorms-NXT-Soccer-Robo/
Wii-NunChuck Controlled Mindstorms NXT Soccer Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F89/OXYO/I04MJ3DN/F89OXYOI04MJ3DN.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F89/OXYO/I04MJ3DN/F89OXYOI04MJ3DN.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F89/OXYO/I04MJ3DN/F89OXYOI04MJ3DN.SMALL.jpgsparramcFor the Brixhibition Exhibition at the end of April, I was asked to set-up and run a couple of interactive Robot Soccer fields.The Robots needed to be robust and reliable as members of the public will be interacting with them. Also they need to have a a simple, intuitive, and easy to use hand hel...By: sparramc

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:13:53 PDTBrickPi Bookreader: Digitize Books With Mindstorms and Raspberry Pihttp://www.instructables.com/id/BrickPi-Bookreader-Digitize-Books-With-Mindstorms-/
BrickPi Bookreader: Digitize Books With Mindstorms and Raspberry Pi - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/GL4Q/HUM3HZUX/FS4GL4QHUM3HZUX.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/GL4Q/HUM3HZUX/FS4GL4QHUM3HZUX.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FS4/GL4Q/HUM3HZUX/FS4GL4QHUM3HZUX.SMALL.jpgdexter_industriesA few months ago, we made a Book reader powered by the BrickPi which had the ability to read pages from your Kindle. There was a huge response to the project. But what everyone really wanted was a bookreader that could read a real paper book.Here we present to you the BrickPi Bookreader 2 which can...By: dexter_industries

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:02:21 PDTBrickPi Bookreaderhttp://www.instructables.com/id/BrickPi-Bookreader/
BrickPi Bookreader - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FI2/7QAN/HU54NK85/FI27QANHU54NK85.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FI2/7QAN/HU54NK85/FI27QANHU54NK85.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FI2/7QAN/HU54NK85/FI27QANHU54NK85.SMALL.jpgdexter_industries Wouldn't it be nice of someone read you a book aloud when you were feeling lazy to read it yourself? Have you ever wanted to get that Kindle Book into another format, or just copy the text? Have you ever wanted to get all of your highlights or notes off your Kindle? In this project we make an ...By: dexter_industries

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 05:50:24 PDTBrowser Controlled Bothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Browser-Controlled-Bot/
Browser Controlled Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBE/N1FK/HSVH09ZJ/FBEN1FKHSVH09ZJ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBE/N1FK/HSVH09ZJ/FBEN1FKHSVH09ZJ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBE/N1FK/HSVH09ZJ/FBEN1FKHSVH09ZJ.SMALL.jpgdexter_industriesWe would like to introduce the BrowserBot: a project at Dexter Industries to turn the Raspberry Pi into a robot.“The browserBot” is a web-browser controller robot using the BrickPi. With this project, we demonstrate how to control a BrickPi robot directly from the browser of any computer, tablet, o...By: dexter_industries

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 07:56:46 PDTNX3Dhttp://www.instructables.com/id/NX3D/
NX3D - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.pnghttp://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.pnghttp://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gifCarter CarThis is lego 3d printer! This printer is able to print in hot glue. All of the peices are lego except the hot glue gun. The nx3d is able to go on the x and y axis. By: Carter Car

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:15:10 PSTlego mindstorm NXT Snow college challengehttp://www.instructables.com/id/lego-mindstorm-NXT-Snow-college-challenge/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FNM/N4YV/HOSLKR8R/FNMN4YVHOSLKR8R.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNM/N4YV/HOSLKR8R/FNMN4YVHOSLKR8R.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNM/N4YV/HOSLKR8R/FNMN4YVHOSLKR8R.SMALL.jpgitsmylife10173 This robot was for my eng 1000 class at snow college the object of the chanenge was to drive up the stairs into a square push the orange cans (hunters) out of the square pick up the white can (rabbit) and bring it back over the stairs. robot made and programmed by Zach Harris and M...By: itsmylife10173

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 5 Dec 2013 10:56:54 PSTMotion trackerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-tracker/
Motion tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/7IO3/HOPQDKNT/FXD7IO3HOPQDKNT.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/7IO3/HOPQDKNT/FXD7IO3HOPQDKNT.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXD/7IO3/HOPQDKNT/FXD7IO3HOPQDKNT.SMALL.jpgmichaelgohjs Motion tracking done with a webcam and some Lego This is just a very crude design (especially the hardware), but you can apply the things you learn here to a more polish and solid setup too. You can also add a gun/rocket launcher/cannon as many of you would think about it For this project the ...By: michaelgohjs

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 3 Dec 2013 08:55:10 PSTProof-of-concept Robot arm and controls (Lego nxt)http://www.instructables.com/id/Proof-of-concept-Robot-arm-and-controls-Lego-nxt/
Proof-of-concept Robot arm and controls (Lego nxt) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F6V/6EX0/HOHYEQ7U/F6V6EX0HOHYEQ7U.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F6V/6EX0/HOHYEQ7U/F6V6EX0HOHYEQ7U.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F6V/6EX0/HOHYEQ7U/F6V6EX0HOHYEQ7U.SMALL.jpgmichaelgohjs Here is a little proof-of-concept project I did. The idea is to have a robot that is able to mimic the user's movements. For now the robot and control only consist of the arm. The arm and controls are built using Lego powered by NXT and programming done in NXT-G. I certainly do hope to build a...By: michaelgohjs

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 2 Dec 2013 06:41:19 PSTUSB microscope with Lego framehttp://www.instructables.com/id/USB-microscope-with-Lego-frame-1/
USB microscope with Lego frame - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FW0/9DQO/HOHYEU0W/FW09DQOHOHYEU0W.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FW0/9DQO/HOHYEU0W/FW09DQOHOHYEU0W.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FW0/9DQO/HOHYEU0W/FW09DQOHOHYEU0W.SMALL.jpgmichaelgohjsHere is a USB microscope i made quite a few years back. Its very very simple to build and in its simplest form all you need is a USB webcam. Basically you just remove the lens and turn it around then TADA! you're done. This is not my idea and i read it somewhere online but i really can't remember w...By: michaelgohjs

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:04:51 PDTLEGObot 3D Printerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-bot-3d-printer/
LEGObot 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBC/TUMY/HIUXAZSQ/FBCTUMYHIUXAZSQ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBC/TUMY/HIUXAZSQ/FBCTUMYHIUXAZSQ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBC/TUMY/HIUXAZSQ/FBCTUMYHIUXAZSQ.SMALL.jpgmatstermind Ever since I saw the first makerbot, I have been obsessed with 3D printing, I am an engineering student and I don't have an extra $800-$2500, and have been doing my best to create one out of what I have on hand. I tried using arduino with easy drivers, and parallel port, but neither one gave resu...By: matstermind

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 8 Jul 2013 09:58:58 PDT3D scannerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/3D-scanner/
3D scanner - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F5Y/4PO5/HFSHTGQD/F5Y4PO5HFSHTGQD.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5Y/4PO5/HFSHTGQD/F5Y4PO5HFSHTGQD.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F5Y/4PO5/HFSHTGQD/F5Y4PO5HFSHTGQD.SMALL.jpgmichaelgohjsI was doing some research on making 3d models out of many many pictures and i came across a good many software and 2 of my favorite are - 123d catch by autodesk ( http://www.123dapp.com/catch ) - 3dsom ( http://www.3dsom.com ) 123d catch is more powerful and user friendly in my opinion, you just...By: michaelgohjs

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:29:25 PDTUsing NXT Components with a Micro Controllerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-LEGO-NXT-sensors-and-motors-with-a-non-/
Using NXT Components with a Micro Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FM3/MYL4/HE081IQ9/FM3MYL4HE081IQ9.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FM3/MYL4/HE081IQ9/FM3MYL4HE081IQ9.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FM3/MYL4/HE081IQ9/FM3MYL4HE081IQ9.SMALL.jpgcarrick149This is a guide to using the motors and sensors from the LEGO NXT set with a Parallax Basic Stamp II or BS2. However, rather than just providing schematics and sample code for the BS2, I'll be providing some theory on how the sensors work as well. This way, someone using an arduino or other microc...By: carrick149

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:47:12 PSTAccelerometer Shield for Physics Class and beyondhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Accelerometer-Shield-for-Physics-Class-and-beyond/
Accelerometer Shield for Physics Class and beyond - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FJH/CVVQ/H82UELV1/FJHCVVQH82UELV1.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FJH/CVVQ/H82UELV1/FJHCVVQH82UELV1.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FJH/CVVQ/H82UELV1/FJHCVVQH82UELV1.SMALL.jpgHammock BoyDuring a physics class we were preforming a physics experiment to measure the accleration due to graivty - 9.8m/s^2 and while we did not make any new physics discoveries I had an idea for improving the experiment. The way the experiment worked was to drop a NXT with an attached acclerometer off of a...By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:16:28 PDTLEGO NXT 2.0 MOTION CAMERAhttp://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-NXT-20-MOTION-CAMERA/
LEGO NXT 2.0 MOTION CAMERA - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/0YO0/H5ZJL1BS/FZR0YO0H5ZJL1BS.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/0YO0/H5ZJL1BS/FZR0YO0H5ZJL1BS.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/0YO0/H5ZJL1BS/FZR0YO0H5ZJL1BS.SMALL.jpgNXTHackerThis Instructable guides you on how to make this cool motion detecting camera. It is basically a NXT robot that presses the capture button on my canon camera every time it detects something. This is a totally unique robot and it could be very useful. Yo can use it to capture animals like birds or de...By: NXTHacker

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:11:49 PDTKISS (Keep It Simple, Silly) Robothttp://www.instructables.com/id/KISS-Keep-It-Simple-Silly-Robot/
KISS (Keep It Simple, Silly) Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:59:33 PDTControl AC Devices Wirelessly Using USBhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Control-AC-Devices-Wirelessly-Using-USB/
Control AC Devices Wirelessly Using USB - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FUO/MKMD/GQOPU1LV/FUOMKMDGQOPU1LV.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FUO/MKMD/GQOPU1LV/FUOMKMDGQOPU1LV.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FUO/MKMD/GQOPU1LV/FUOMKMDGQOPU1LV.SMALL.jpgTheMasterThingMakerHi everybody! In this instructable I will show you how to control Your home appliance switches using 2 computers a nxt with usb. The basic idea is simple: And here is the preview (Sorry low quality cam): You need to know a bit Visual Basic .NET and have to have a Mindstorms LEGO Ki...By: TheMasterThingMaker

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:13:07 PDTAutonomous NXT Ballshooter w/ NXTcamhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Autonomous-NXT-Ballshooter-w-NXTcam/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FDK/F7I3/GPBDGT34/FDKF7I3GPBDGT34.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FDK/F7I3/GPBDGT34/FDKF7I3GPBDGT34.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FDK/F7I3/GPBDGT34/FDKF7I3GPBDGT34.SMALL.jpgLongboarding_RobotThis is my robot that is programmed to hunt and kill its sworn enemy a red plastic cup it is the ballshooter build from the mindstorms NXT 2.0 set but with a little add on the NXTcam from Mindsensors.com it is a special camera for the Mindstorms brick that can return x,y coordinates and area of a pr...By: Longboarding_Robot

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 02:37:29 PDTParadox The Ultimate Lego Battlebothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Paradox-The-Ultimate-Lego-Battlebot/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FN6/SAQC/GOOP68RJ/FN6SAQCGOOP68RJ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN6/SAQC/GOOP68RJ/FN6SAQCGOOP68RJ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN6/SAQC/GOOP68RJ/FN6SAQCGOOP68RJ.SMALL.jpgGATEBOYNXTHello! THis is my battlebot named Paradox. He has faced many other lego battlebots and defeated them all. I have made a whole series of videos for this robot. Below is the link to his playlist of all his videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kHQnxC4fnY&playnext=1&list=PLA3DA0BBC8E836D40 Video ...By: GATEBOYNXT

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:46:54 PDTLEGO Mindstorms NXT: Roadster PSP-NX Superchargedhttp://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-Mindstorms-NXT-Roadster-PSP-NX-Supercharged/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FAN/8ALO/GKJF8IJQ/FAN8ALOGKJF8IJQ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAN/8ALO/GKJF8IJQ/FAN8ALOGKJF8IJQ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAN/8ALO/GKJF8IJQ/FAN8ALOGKJF8IJQ.SMALL.jpgJimmacleNOTE: This was created in 2010, I just didn't get to writing the 'Ible until now. This project started out at just another pivot steering, PS2 controller controlled LEGO Mindstorms NXT car, but it ended up turning into something awesome! THE FIRST VERSION: I created the basic first version myself....By: Jimmacle

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 28 May 2011 12:36:35 PDTHow-To Repair Dead Lego Mindstorm LCDhttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Repair-Dead-Lego-Mindstorm-LCD/
How-To Repair Dead Lego Mindstorm LCD - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/Y1Y2/GNCXNYI8/FFIY1Y2GNCXNYI8.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/Y1Y2/GNCXNYI8/FFIY1Y2GNCXNYI8.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/Y1Y2/GNCXNYI8/FFIY1Y2GNCXNYI8.SMALL.jpgjimk3038So, your good old Lego Mindstorm display went dead? What a drag! Now what? Well, I found some info on the net which brought my Lego Mindstrom LCD back to life. Problem was, the fix didn't last for long. So, in this instructible I'll discuss the conventional wisdom, plus, my own finding to help ...By: jimk3038

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 9 May 2011 11:09:19 PDTcontrol Lego NXT with wiimotehttp://www.instructables.com/id/control-Lego-NXT-with-wiimote-via-bluetooth/
control Lego NXT with wiimote - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/3ZZY/GLC26KEE/FN33ZZYGLC26KEE.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/3ZZY/GLC26KEE/FN33ZZYGLC26KEE.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN3/3ZZY/GLC26KEE/FN33ZZYGLC26KEE.SMALL.jpgsEver want to build your own RC vehicle? Now you can. Your in control of its design, and as simple to use a Legos, because it is Legos. All you need is a Lego NXT, a computer with a Bluetooth dongle, and control software I am 17 years old. Materials You will need: *standard NXT kit *computer wi...By: s

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:04:56 PDTWalking Robothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Robot/
Walking Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/IRY1/GJQEM0LS/FN5IRY1GJQEM0LS.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/IRY1/GJQEM0LS/FN5IRY1GJQEM0LS.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FN5/IRY1/GJQEM0LS/FN5IRY1GJQEM0LS.SMALL.jpgfirepup104I am entering this in the 12& under division. This is an easy to build robot. It walks only with two legs. This canot move very fast but it is really cool to play with. Post comments and pictures. What you need For this you will need: 1 "brain" 2 motors 4 blue rond + cross connectors 16 black rou...By: firepup104

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:05:03 PSTGPS Guided Lego Robothttp://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-Guided-Lego-Robot/
http://cdn.instructables.com/F26/5TQC/GIWZL729/F265TQCGIWZL729.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F26/5TQC/GIWZL729/F265TQCGIWZL729.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F26/5TQC/GIWZL729/F265TQCGIWZL729.SMALL.jpgdexterindustries.comHow to make a GPS-guided robot in 10 minutes or less. See the whole project, step by step, on the dexterindustries website: http://dexterindustries.com/Project-10MinuteBot-DIGPS.html The robot can be easily programmed with NXT-G, a simple graphical programming language. By: dexterindustries.com

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:56:59 PSTSolar Powered Mindstorms NXT Robothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Mindstorms-NXT-Robot/
http://cdn.instructables.com/F0L/1IGY/GIWZL726/F0L1IGYGIWZL726.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0L/1IGY/GIWZL726/F0L1IGYGIWZL726.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0L/1IGY/GIWZL726/F0L1IGYGIWZL726.SMALL.jpgdexterindustries.comThis is a quick video instruction on how to make a Solar Powered Mindstorms NXT robot. The whole build takes about 10 minutes. You can also see it, step by step with better pictures on the dexterindustries.com website here. http://dexterindustries.com/Project-10MinuteBot-DSolar.html By: dexterindustries.com

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:47:33 PSTUse a PS3 Controller to control an Arduino NXT Bothttp://www.instructables.com/id/Use-a-PS3-Controller-to-control-an-Arduino-NXT-Bot/
Use a PS3 Controller to control an Arduino NXT Bot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FTY/V18R/GI0TCQ2V/FTYV18RGI0TCQ2V.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FTY/V18R/GI0TCQ2V/FTYV18RGI0TCQ2V.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FTY/V18R/GI0TCQ2V/FTYV18RGI0TCQ2V.SMALL.jpgnahamancygigUPDATE: I've fixed a couple of running bugs with the data packet, and I've modified the NXTI2CDevice library to be compatible with Arduino 1.0. The attached zip file has 1. a new Arduino sketch 2. a new Processing sketch 3. the modified NXTI2CDevice library You'll still need the Procontroll libra...By: nahamancygig

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:56:47 PSTLego Mindstorms Calculatorhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Mindstorms-Calculator/
Lego Mindstorms Calculator - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:25:48 PDTSimplistic Lego iPhone 4 Standhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Simplistic-Lego-iPhone-4-Stand/
Simplistic Lego iPhone 4 Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/MUHG/GC4GD78E/FGFMUHGGC4GD78E.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/MUHG/GC4GD78E/FGFMUHGGC4GD78E.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FGF/MUHG/GC4GD78E/FGFMUHGGC4GD78E.SMALL.jpgshantanu007Created using only Lego Mindstorms this stand can rotate in place to support both portrait and landscape views while propping up your iPhone Understanding the Parts This stand is created using 4 Major Parts: 1) The Foot 2) The Legs 3) The Gear System The Foot This is the first part of the st...By: shantanu007

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Aug 2010 17:14:59 PDTNxt telefreakhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Nxt-telefreak/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/OPO1/G8VVK5LH/FZROPO1G8VVK5LH.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/OPO1/G8VVK5LH/FZROPO1G8VVK5LH.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/OPO1/G8VVK5LH/FZROPO1G8VVK5LH.SMALL.jpghakemsaeedthis is my telefreak made from apress book , what a nice book and bot By: hakemsaeed

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 7 May 2010 07:52:47 PDTNXT Basic robot , first tryhttp://www.instructables.com/id/NXT-Basic-robot-first-try/
http://cdn.instructables.com/FAR/MDMH/G8B8RA5H/FARMDMHG8B8RA5H.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAR/MDMH/G8B8RA5H/FARMDMHG8B8RA5H.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAR/MDMH/G8B8RA5H/FARMDMHG8B8RA5H.SMALL.jpghakemsaeedHello, This is my first try with NXT robots, and I found it very nice By: hakemsaeed

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:59:53 PDTAutomatic Light Switchhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Light-Switch-1/
http://cdn.instructables.com/F90/NNUU/FLROKUD2/F90NNUUFLROKUD2.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F90/NNUU/FLROKUD2/F90NNUUFLROKUD2.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F90/NNUU/FLROKUD2/F90NNUUFLROKUD2.SMALL.jpgdownhilldmanI was bored of turning the light on myself, so I built this! It's made from the LEGO NXT Mindstorms. It works by attaching a two long pieces to a motor. You also must have it stable so I lifted it up and taped it down. Finally attach a cord from the motor to the Mindstorms main unit. By the way, I...By: downhilldman

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:30:23 PDTHow to build a simple robotic arm from Lego Mindstorms NXT?http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-simple-robotic-arm-from-Lego-Mindst/
How to build a simple robotic arm from Lego Mindstorms NXT? - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FC2/3AT1/FIG8WM9L/FC23AT1FIG8WM9L.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FC2/3AT1/FIG8WM9L/FC23AT1FIG8WM9L.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FC2/3AT1/FIG8WM9L/FC23AT1FIG8WM9L.SMALL.jpgroksrakaToday, I will tell you how I built my robotic arm from Lego Mindstorms NXT.In fact, I wanted to build a robotic tripod for my camera. I found out, that it's more difficult then it looks. After some experimenting I build this simple robotic arm.I you want to build it too, you need:- Lego Mindstorms N...By: roksraka

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:10:05 PDTHow to build a Lego Mindstorms NXT OCTOPOD robot?http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Lego-Mindstorms-NXT-OCTOPOD-robot/
How to build a Lego Mindstorms NXT OCTOPOD robot? - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FFB/8DTE/FH9HU6PB/FFB8DTEFH9HU6PB.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFB/8DTE/FH9HU6PB/FFB8DTEFH9HU6PB.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFB/8DTE/FH9HU6PB/FFB8DTEFH9HU6PB.SMALL.jpgroksrakaThis instructable is just to show you, how to upgrade my hexapod I've built in my previous instructable by turning it into a octopod (8-legged robot).Enjoy and leave a comment! What do you need? - Lego Mindstorms NXT- some extra Lego gears- time- computer Building (Follow the building instruct...By: roksraka

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:27:27 PDTEgglift: an automatic LEGO egg cookerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Egglift-an-egg-cooker/
Egglift: an automatic LEGO egg cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FRZ/IO8V/FGUYVSCR/FRZIO8VFGUYVSCR.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FRZ/IO8V/FGUYVSCR/FRZIO8VFGUYVSCR.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FRZ/IO8V/FGUYVSCR/FRZIO8VFGUYVSCR.SMALL.jpgchrismakeLEGOs are really great to build all kinds of robots. I'd like to introduce you the Egglift. The Egglift is an appliance to cook boiled eggs made out of LEGO bricks, powered and controlled with LEGO Mindstorms. Acknowledgment: The original Egglift idea is from famous French inventor Rolan...By: chrismake